E040 | 5 Perfectionism pitfalls women face—and how to conquer them

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Are you tired of feeling like you have to do everything perfectly to succeed?
What if the key to real, sustainable success isn't perfection, but learning to be gentle with yourself?

Many of us believe that we must do everything right before we can begin our healing journey. This pursuit of perfection can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed, preventing us from taking the necessary steps toward our goals.

In this episode, we share the inspiring story of Kavita, who transformed her life by letting go of perfectionism and embracing small, imperfect steps. Her journey illustrates that sustainable success is about self-compassion, consistency, and starting small.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How self-compassion can be a powerful tool in your healing journey.
• The pitfalls of perfectionism and how it can hinder your progress.
• Practical steps to embrace imperfection and make meaningful progress toward your goals.

Remember, healing doesn't require perfection; it starts with one small, compassionate step forward.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Join our free Facebook group: Embrace Your Healing Journey.

Book: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown.

Learn about the "BODY WISE HEALING" FRAMEWORK.

For more insights on self-compassion and making small, impactful changes, check out our previous episodes:

• E32: The Missing Key in Chronic Illness Self-Care.
• E22: Keep It Simple: Small Shifts for the Chronically Ill.

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1. E040 | 5 Perfectionism pitfalls women face—and how to conquer them (00:00:00)

2. Kavita’s story is such a powerful reminder of what’s possible (00:01:03)

3. What perfectionism is NOT! (00:04:08)

4. When you’re caught in a cycle of doing too much (00:08:42)

5. Waiting for the “Perfect Time” to Start (00:12:25)

6. 5 ways to shift your focus and finally start seeing the changes you’ve been craving (00:15:04)

7. Ditch the perfection mindset (00:17:00)

8. Break free from the perfectionism trap (00:19:39)